Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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